Definitions

impose

[im-pohz] / ɪmˈpoʊz /

VERB

set, dictate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appoint charge demand enforce establish foist force inflict institute introduce lay down levy order place promulgate put require

STRONG

burden command compel constrain decree encroach enjoin exact fix infringe intrude lade lay oblige obtrude ordain prescribe presume saddle trespass visit wish wreak wreck

WEAK

force upon horn in lay down the law move in on put foot down read riot act take advantage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorder displace forget overlook prevent remove

STRONG

aid help neglect

Example Sentences

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The agreement means Britain will be exempted from hefty US tariffs imposed on pharma imports that entered force on October 1.

From Barron's

The former French colony became a one-party communist state, King Savang Vatthana died in captivity, and centralised planning was imposed on the economy as landlocked Laos, always remote, became increasingly isolated.

From Barron's

Strict sanctions imposed by the U.S. on Russian energy companies have provided bottom-line support for oil prices, they note.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. Stevens told me a Super Conference could fix this by imposing salary caps on players, a much-needed change after $10 million deals like the one for Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood.

From The Wall Street Journal

With Pirelli imposing a 25-lap safety limit on the tyres, that meant anyone who pitted at that time was locked into a rigid strategy with a second stop on lap 32.

From BBC

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